Cognitive Drug and Alcohol

Rehab

Cognitive rehabilitation involves the method of modifying ones thinking and expectancies, in order to change and hopefully improve behavior. Learning how to ignore and hopefully eliminate what we like to call "stinking thinking"” is the ultimate goal with cognitive therapy. Coping with life's problems and learning how to develop rational and logical thinking skills are at the root of this type of therapy. Cognitive therapy is based on the idea that the individual must begin thinking in new and different ways. Identifying potentially dangerous habits of thought, which could lead to relapse or continued abuse, are one key to the success of cognitive therapy. Self-monitoring is utilized, as well as therapeutic sessions with licensed counselors, along with typical group therapy sessions. One of the main elements of this type of treatment is teaching the recovering person to identify and anticipate the problems that they are likely to encounter in sober living, and to help them utilize effective coping skills and behaviors.